Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Frouse never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length brown fur. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aura wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.